Tradesman - Electrical

Role Overview

Tradesman - Electrical at American Hospital Dubai. The role performs skilled and semi-skilled electrical installation, testing, maintenance, and repair work across hospital facilities to ensure safe, reliable, and continuous operation of electrical systems and equipment supporting clinical and non-clinical services.

Role Purpose

Ensures the safe, reliable, and continuous operation of electrical systems and equipment that support clinical and non-clinical services, in compliance with applicable safety standards, engineering codes, and healthcare facility requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Installation & Assembly

• Assemble, install, test, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, systems, equipment, appliances, and fixtures across hospital facilities to ensure continuous and safe operations.
• Install electrical equipment, machines, wiring, control devices, and components in accordance with approved specifications and engineering drawings.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, switches, panels, control systems, and other electrical components.

Maintenance & Repair

• Diagnose malfunctioning electrical systems, apparatus, and components using appropriate test equipment and hand tools, and carry out corrective actions.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on electrical equipment to maintain quality, reliability, and performance.
• Determine causes of operating errors and equipment failures and decide appropriate repair or maintenance actions.
• Determine when maintenance, repair, or replacement is required and report findings to the supervisor as necessary.

Testing & Inspection

• Conduct testing and inspection of electrical systems and equipment to evaluate safety, performance, and operational reliability.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with electrical safety procedures, hospital safety policies, and applicable codes of practice to protect patients, staff, visitors, data, and property.
• Promote adherence to approved electrical equipment standards, policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe, clean, and organised condition.

Emergency & Support Operations

• Support emergency operations by assisting with floodlights, generators, UPS systems, and other emergency power activities.
• Work collaboratively with other maintenance trades, including mechanical, civil, and IT teams, to support integrated facilities operations.

Sustainability

• Implement sustainable practices and environmentally responsible methods in Facilities Management operations where applicable.

Qualifications & Experience

• Industrial Training Certificate or equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a healthcare organisation's maintenance department or similar institution.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, installations, and maintenance practices in healthcare or institutional environments.
• Knowledge of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), power supplies, generators, and related equipment used for medical and critical systems.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes of practice, standards, and engineering principles.
• Knowledge of cross-trade maintenance activities and coordination requirements.

Skills & Competencies

• Electrical installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Use of electrical tools, instruments, and testing equipment safely and effectively.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Basic computer applications for work orders, reporting, and documentation.
• Read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary facilities team.
• Respond effectively to emergencies and urgent maintenance requirements.
• Follow instructions, prioritise tasks, and meet operational deadlines.